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Tourism Breaking News
2 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Etihad Airways upgrades Sydney-Abu Dhabi route with Airbus A350-1000
Post Views: 35 Etihad Airways will enhance its Sydney to Abu Dhabi route with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000 starting 1 October 2025. Initially operating on select flights alongside the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the A350 will take over all 10 weekly services by 31 January 2026, offering passengers upgraded comfort and premium Business Suites. Meanwhile, Etihad's Melbourne route will continue daily with the airline's latest 787-9 aircraft, also featuring the new Business Suites and expanded premium seating. Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, said: 'We are delighted to bring morepremium travel options to Australia with the arrival of our A350 on this important route. When theschedule is fully deployed early next year, we will have grown overall seat availability by ten per cent,and premium seat count by over 20 per cent.'We have increased our flight frequencies to Sydney this year, offering guests greater flexibility andenhanced connectivity across our expanding global network. This growth provides more seamless traveloptions to key destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and also welcomes more visitors to ourhome in Abu Dhabi, where they can enjoy our exclusive stopover programme, featuring one or two-night complimentary stays at a premium hotel.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Inside United Airlines' new super-luxury suites: caviar, fancy pajamas, and privacy doors
United Airlines (UAL) announced Tuesday that it's introducing new business class suites for international travelers on its Boeing (BA) 787-9 aircraft. The United Polaris Studio Suites are 25% larger than the current United Polaris business class seats and are equipped with privacy doors, an extra ottoman for a visitor, 27-inch screens, luxury toiletries, pajamas — and even come with caviar service and wine pairings. Each airplane will have eight suites and 56 regular United Polaris seats. Andrew Nocella, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at United, said in a press release that 'these new innovations provide a more premium experience overall, give customers even more reasons to choose United, and set our airline up to grow into the next decade and beyond.' United is also upgrading its standard business class, United Polaris, adding sliding doors and bigger screens. The new interiors will roll out in early 2026, beginning with flights from San Francisco. Take a look inside and see what the new, ultra-luxury suites will look like. Polaris Suites will offer caviar service with wine pairings for customers. The suites have room for two, with an ottoman outfitted to also be an extra seat if you want to play a game or chat with a companion on a long flight. Passengers in Polaris Suites will be able to get some time to themselves by shutting the big privacy doors. United said its Polaris Suites have 27-inch, 4K OLED seatback screens, the largest among U.S. carriers. Polaris Suites come with a bevy of amenities, like special pajamas, luxury skincare, and noise-cancelling headphones. United's planes will only have eight Polaris Studio Suites on board. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Reuters
13-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
United to show off new 787 interiors as it seeks to reassure Newark customers
NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab on Tuesday is unveiling upgraded interiors on new Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787 Dreamliners as it seeks to reassure customers after a series of issues and hundreds of flight disruptions in recent weeks at its nearby hub of Newark Liberty International Airport. The Chicago-based airline is showing off the new larger business-class suites in New York on Tuesday, which include privacy doors and an extra ottoman for companions. Other upgraded amenities include caviar service and luxury skin-care items. United expects delivery of the first United Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-9 with the new interior before the end of 2025. The first international passenger flights are planned in 2026 from San Francisco to Singapore, as well as flights from its California hub to London. United expects at least 30 aircraft to join the fleet by 2027. Still, United has been trying to reassure its customers after three telecommunications incidents involving Newark air traffic have shaken public confidence. New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport is located about 9 miles (14.5 km) from Manhattan. United has sharply cut flights and wants the Federal Aviation Administration to impose new limitations on Newark flights to address ongoing delays. The FAA plans to hold a two-day meeting starting on Wednesday on temporary flight reductions. United on Monday sent emails to 3.7 million New York-area customers and passengers with upcoming Newark flights, seeking to ease their concerns about safety. "The truth is that all these flights in and out of (Newark) are absolutely safe," United CEO Scott Kirby said in the email. Low air traffic control staffing for Newark resulted in average delays of more than two hours on Monday, with 25% of all flights delayed and 87 canceled, according to data provider FlightAware. Some flights were delayed by more than six hours.
National Business Review
09-05-2025
- Business
- National Business Review
Dreamliner hits billion milestone as cabin stakes heat up
In a week when Boeing announced its 787 Dreamliner fleet had carried more than one billion passengers, American Airlines and Air New Zealand put their new cabins out for show. Air New Zealand, as reported, received its world-first retrofitted 787-9 from Singapore. It will make its first commercial
New York Post
05-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
American Airlines unveils ritzy new plane suites launching this summer
Things are about to get a lot 'suite'er for passengers aboard some international American Airlines flights. This summer, the airline is debuting its Flagship Suite seats aboard its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Advertisement The 51 Flagship Suite seats at the front of the aircraft will feature 'privacy doors, more personal storage space with a wireless charging pad and a one-of-a-kind chaise lounge seating option with an adjustable headrest pillow,' American said in a press release. 'Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature,' Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer, said in a statement. 'Whether flying for business or pleasure, having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight, long before you reach your final destination.' 4 This summer, American Airlines is debuting its Flagship Suite seats aboard its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Markus Mainka – 4 The 51 Flagship Suite seats at the front of the aircraft will feature 'privacy doors, more personal storage space with a wireless charging pad and a one-of-a-kind chaise lounge seating option with an adjustable headrest pillow.' American Airlines Advertisement Starting Monday, customers can purchase tickets for the inaugural flight taking place on June 5 from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) as Flight 2012. The flight will return to ORD before resuming to London Heathrow (LHR) as Flight 98, the airline's inaugural international Flagship Suite service flight. 'Later this summer, American will also operate the new 787-9 from Philadelphia (PHL) to LHR and Zurich (ZRH). Flagship Suite service will go down under this fall with service from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Brisbane, Australia (BNE),' American Airlines said. The two new Boeing 787-9 planes arrived in Dallas-Fort Worth last week and are just a couple of the 30 new aircraft expected to join the airline's 'fleet family between now and 2029.' 4 Flagship Suite customers receive priority check-in, security, boarding, baggage handling and access to American's Flagship lounge, which offers free 'regionally inspired dishes and signature cocktails.' American Airlines Advertisement 4 The two new Boeing 787-9 planes arrived in Dallas-Fort Worth last week and are just a couple of the 30 new aircraft expected to join the airline's 'fleet family between now and 2029.' American Airlines Flagship Suite customers receive priority check-in, security, boarding, baggage handling and access to American's Flagship lounge, which offers free 'regionally inspired dishes and signature cocktails.' Once onboard, those passengers will be offered 'a multicourse meal curated to pair with award-winning wines, premium amenity kits containing an array of luxury skincare items and a comfy duvet blanket accompanied with a refreshing dual-sided pillow with cool touch fabric on one side and traditional fabric on the other.' Eventually, Flagship Suite seats will be available on newly delivered Airbus A321XLR aircraft and American's retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, the airline said.
